Safe Patient Handling Awareness Month Quiz
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Question 1
If you lift a heavy load, which part of your body is most likely to be injured?
Shoulders
Knees
Back
Feet
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Question 2
When lifting a load from the floor, what is the best standing position?
Feet together, legs straight
Feet wide apart, legs straight
Feet together, knees bent
Feet slightly apart, knees bent
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Question 3
Which of the followingis true when using a Hoyer lift with a client?
Check the care plan for advice on the use of brakes
Leave the brakes off during use of lift
Leave the brakes on during the lift
It makes no difference if the brakes are on or off
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Question 4
You are about to fit a sling on a person to use with the Hoyer lift but notice the label is worn out and the sling is shows signs of wear and tear. What should you do?
Use the sling for this time only as there are no others around
Use the sling this time as you have used it before
Use the sling but report it to the manager at the next meeting
Do not use the sling as it is worn and needs to be replaced
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Question 5
True or false. The Hoyer lifts base should be opened to the widest position for stability?
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False
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Question 6
Which situation demonstrates safe and compliant participant transfersusing a Hoyer lift?
One person providing hands on assistance, a second person available in another room
One person providing hands on assistance
Two people providing hands-on assistance throughout the transfer
One or two people providing assistance, depending on staffing/callouts and the individual’s current behavior
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Question 7
True or False. If someone falls to the floor you can just lift them up by using proper body mechanics.
True
False
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Question 8
When using a Hoyer lift:
You can take the person from room to room while in the lift
You should have the shortest distance possible between surfaces
Make sure there are lots of obstacles to navigate around
Leave the person hanging in the lift while you find their wheelchair
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Question 9
True or False. You can lift an inanimate object up to 50 pounds per safe patient handling policy.
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False
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Question 10
What is the primary purpose of a gait belt?
To lift a person off the floor
To pull a person up from a wheelchair into standing
To provide a secure place to hold while assisting with stability and ambulation
To move a person from bed to chair
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